Daily News 9-2-2026

A six-story apartment building could be the latest addition to a central Phoenix shopping center. RED Development, the Phoenix-based developer of PV, the redeveloped Paradise Valley Mall, submitted an application to Phoenix requesting to redevelop a surface parking lot at the Camelback Colonnade into an apartment building. According to the application, the apartments would be built on 2.44 acres of the parking lot, located on the southwestern side of the shopping center. The building would include 216 units, ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The project is east of State Route 51, south of Camelback…»

JPI Companies is planning a 397-unit multifamily complex within the CityNorth master plan in Phoenix. JPI at CityNorth is being developed by JPI Companies, while DAVIS is the design firm. Crown Realty and Development is the master developer behind CityNorth. The preliminary site plan features a five-story apartment building with an attached five-story parking garage. The building is 474.2KSF and consists of 380.2KSF of rentable space and 94KSF of lease/amenity space. Amenities include a pool, outdoor/indoor dog park, coworking space and fitness center. This marks the fourth phase of CityNorth. Construction is estimated to…»

Coffee chain 7 Brew won a bankruptcy auction for a host of defunct Salad and Go locations, including many in the Valley, edging out rival coffee giant Dutch Bros. Why it matters: Many of the salad restaurant’s vacant locations will still become drive-thru coffee spots, but they’ll now bear the name of 7 Brew, which is trying to make inroads in Arizona. Representatives from 7 Brew did not respond to a request for comment. State of play: In bankruptcy court Tuesday, 7 Brew was announced as the winner of an auction the day before, having bid more than $143 million for 73 Salad and Go locations, per Nation’s Restaurant News. That includes…»

Construction has begun on a $10 million amenities project at the 5,300-acre Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria. Called Basecamp, the 16-acre site will feature an expansive collection of amenities and gathering spaces within the $1 billion master-planned development. A resort-style pool anchors the outdoor recreation zone, surrounded by shaded lounging areas, lush courtyards and a splash pad. It also will include a 10,000-square-foot event lawn for community events, outdoor lounges, games, grilling areas and a dedicated space for food trucks. Basecamp also will feature a quarter-mile bike pump track, a dedicated bike barn…»

Arizona’s housing market continues to make a strong showing on the national stage, with five Valley cities ranking among the 50 best real estate markets in the country, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Gilbert leads the Arizona contingent at No. 13 nationally, followed by Surprise at No. 27, Peoria at No. 42, Tempe at No. 46 and Chandler at No. 50. WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities across 17 indicators measuring housing-market attractiveness and economic strength. The analysis considered factors ranging from median home-price appreciation and housing affordability to job growth. For Arizona, Gilbert delivered the standout…»